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  1. Federal publication  Melanoma (PDQ®): Tratamiento
    http://www.nci.nih.gov/espanol/pdq/tratamiento/melanoma
    Melanoma (PDQ®): Tratamiento Esta publicación describe lo que es el melanoma. También lista los factores de riesgo y signos posibles de melanoma. Obtendrá también información acerca de las pruebas usadas para detectar y diagnosticar el melanoma. MELANOMA,SKIN CANCER,SPANISH LANGUAGE MATERIALS details
  2. Federal publication  Melanoma (PDQ®) Treatment - Patients
    http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/pdq/treatment/melanoma/Patient
    Melanoma (PDQ®) Treatment - Patients This publication contains information about melanoma (skin cancer). It includes an explanation about the different stages and treatment options for patients with melanoma. SKIN CANCER,MELANOMA,MEN'S HEALTH details
  3. Melanoma Patients' Information Page (Gynecologists MPIP)
    http://www.mpip.org
    Melanoma Patients' Information Page (Gynecologists MPIP) This Internet site provides information for melanoma patients so they can be proactive in making decisions about treatment. MELANOMA,SKIN CANCER details
  4. Federal publication  What You Need To Know About™ Melanoma
    http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/wyntk/melanoma
    What You Need To Know About™ Melanoma This booklet on melanoma discusses symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, emotional issues, and questions to ask the doctor. It also includes a glossary of terms and other resources. SKIN CANCER,MELANOMA details
  5. Melanoma: un tipo de cáncer de la piel (Copyright © AAFP)
    http://familydoctor.org/online/famdoces/home/common/cancer/types/666.html
    Melanoma: un tipo de cáncer de la piel (Copyright © AAFP) Esta publicación describe lo que es el melanoma, a quién le da melanoma, dónde ocurren los melanomas y sobre la apariencia del melanoma. Asimismo incluye información sobre cómo protegerse del sol y a la misma vez da un listado de otras ... details
  6. Federal publication  What You Need To Know About™ Moles and Dysplastic Nevi
    http://cancer.gov/cancerinfo/wyntk/moles-and-dysplastic-nevi
    ... Dysplastic Nevi This booklet discusses common moles and unusual ones called dysplastic nevi or atypical moles. This booklet also shows what moles look like and explains how they may be related to melanoma. It includes a glossary of terms and a list of other NCI resources. MELANOMA,MOLES,SKIN CANCER details
  7. What Is Vaginal Cancer? (Copyrights © ACS)
    http://www.cancer.org/docroot/cri/content/cri_2_4_1x_what_is_vaginal_cancer_55.asp
    What Is Vaginal Cancer? (Copyrights © ACS) This fact sheet contains detailed information on vaginal cancer, including squamous cell carcinomas, adenocarinmas, malignant melanoma, sarcomas, leiomyosarcoma and Rhabdomyosarcoma. VAGINAL CANCER details
  8. Federal publication  Frequently Asked Questions - Skin Cancer
    http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/skincancer.htm
    Frequently Asked Questions - Skin Cancer This publication provides general information regarding skin cancer, why you should be concerned about it, and where you can get more information. MELANOMA,SKIN CANCER details
  9. Sun Safety: Health Effects of UV Radiation (Copyright © EHC)
    http://www.nsc.org/ehc/sunwise/health.htm
    Sun Safety: Health Effects of UV Radiation (Copyright © EHC) This fact sheet explains how overexposure to UV radiation can have adverse health effects. MELANOMA,SKIN CANCER,WRINKLES,SAFETY details
  10. Sun Safety: Risks from Overexposure to UV Radiation (Copyright © EHC)
    http://www.nsc.org/ehc/sunwise/risk.htm
    ... most important environmental factor in the development of skin cancer and other UV related adverse health effects. Besides the immediate effect of sunburn, over time excess ultraviolet radiation can cause skin cancer, eye damage, immune system suppression, and premature aging. SKIN CANCER,MELANOMA details
  11. Sun Safety: Preventing Harmful Effects of the Sun (Copyright © EHC)
    http://www.nsc.org/ehc/sunwise/tips.htm
    ... sun-related adverse health effects that are largely preventable when sun protection is practiced early and consistently. Despite the fact that sun tanning and burning increase skin cancer risks, most Americans do not protect themselves from the sun's damaging rays SKIN CANCER,SAFETY,MELANOMA details
  12. What Is the UV Index? (Copyright © EHC)
    http://www.nsc.org/ehc/sunwise/UV.htm
    What Is the UV Index? (Copyright © EHC) This fact sheet explains the UV Index as a daily forecast of the UV radiation levels people might experience. The Index predicts the next day's levels on a 0 to 10+ scale, helping people determine appropriate sun protection behaviors. SKIN CANCER,MELANOMA details
  13. Basic Information on Congenital Nevus or Moles (Copyright © Nevus Network)
    http://www.nevusnetwork.org/nev_info.htm
    Basic Information on Congenital Nevus or Moles (Copyright © Nevus Network) Several dermatologists have reviewed the on-line publication; it is intended to provide basic information about congenital nevi or moles. MELANOMA,MOLES,SKIN CANCER,SKIN CARE details
  14. Federal publication  Siete faciles pasos para recibir el sol sin peligro
    http://www.fda.gov/opacom/lowlit/ssunsfty.html
    Siete faciles pasos para recibir el sol sin peligro Esta hoja informativa discute las precauciones que usted tiene que tomar si quiere recibir el sol. SPANISH LANGUAGE MATERIALS,MELANOMA,SKIN CARE,TANNING,PREVENTION,SKIN CANCER details
  15. PDF file Federal publication  Cancer Registries: The Foundation for Comprehensive Cancer Control
    http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/npcr/npcrpdfs/about2004.pdf
    Cancer Registries: The Foundation for Comprehensive Cancer Control This report contains information on how the states and federal government are trying to control cancer, specifically skin cancer. MELANOMA,SKIN CANCER,PREVENTION,CANCER details
  16. Federal publication  Facts and Statistics About Skin Cancer
    http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/
    Facts and Statistics About Skin Cancer A brief fact sheet about the major types of skin cancer and who is at risk. MELANOMA,PREVENTION,RADIATION,SKIN CANCER details
  17. Federal publication  Sunscreens, Tanning Products and Sun Safety
    http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/cos-220.html
    Sunscreens, Tanning Products and Sun Safety This fact sheet encourages the use of FDA regulated sunscreen products as a first line of defense against the sun. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY,SKIN CARE,TANNING,MELANOMA,SKIN CANCER details
  18. Federal publication  Safer Sunning in Seven Steps
    http://www.fda.gov/opacom/lowlit/sunsafty.html
    Safer Sunning in Seven Steps This booklet warns against the dangers of the sun and describes ways for protecting your skin. MELANOMA,SKIN CANCER,SKIN CARE,WRINKLES details
  19. Federal publication  Skin Cancer (PDQ®): Prevention
    http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/prevention/skin/healthprofessional
    ... PDQ®): Prevention This on-line publications contains information on the prevention of skin cancer for specifically for health professionals, including a summary of the evidence, the disease's significance, and evidence of benefit of types of preventitive methods. MELANOMA,PREVENTION,SKIN CANCER details
  20. Federal publication  Skin Cancer (PDQ®) Prevention - Patients
    http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/pdq/prevention/skin/Patient
    ... on skin cancer prevention are to give information on skin cancer and how often it occurs, describe skin cancer prevention methods, and give current facts about which people or groups of people would most likely be helped by following skin cancer prevention methods. PREVENTION,MELANOMA,SKIN CANCER details

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